The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
by:
Susin Nielsen (author)
Darker than her previous novels, Susin peoples this novel about the ultimate cost of bullying with a cast of fabulous characters, dark humour, and a lovable, difficult protagonist struggling to come to terms with the horrible crime his brother has committed.
Darker than her previous novels, Susin peoples this novel about the ultimate cost of bullying with a cast of fabulous characters, dark humour, and a lovable, difficult protagonist struggling to come to terms with the horrible crime his brother has committed.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781770493728 (1770493727)
Publish date: September 11th 2012
Publisher: Tundra Books
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Teen,
Cultural,
Realistic Fiction,
Middle Grade,
Family,
Coming Of Age,
Contemporary,
Death,
Canada,
Diary
I really really loved this book. I thought Henry was an amazing and utterly convincing 14 year old. I'm the oldest of three and Nielsen made me cry as she described the relationship between Henry and his older brother Jesse. Just a warning, I've got spoilers from here on out! I've got a bit of a com...
I always worry when it comes to reading "topic" books that they are going to be preachy, because, well, a lot of the time they are. This MG/young YA book is about bullying but after having read it, I can't recommend it enough. While definitely an intelligent and genuine look at the subject, it's tol...
See my forthcoming review in Kirkus.
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